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Dr. Althea vs Hada Labo

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Dr. Althea and Hada Labo are celebrated skincare lines that offer thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums driven by gentle, nourishing formulas. The Korean brand suits dry and mature skin best, while the Japanese counterpart accommodates dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin types. Both feature targeted solutions like specialized lotions, creams, and cleansers for acne, dark spots, and aging. Ultimately, they differ in their specific botanical and hyaluronic acid components, yet both work harmoniously to support a balanced and healthy complexion.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..

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This page compares some of the most popular Dr. Althea and Hada Labo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dr. Althea vs Hada Labo products

People Say

Dr. AltheaHada Labo
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “leaves skin soft, smooth, and hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “calms my redness — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Skin Texture and Brightening Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “faded dark spots — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Pleasant Texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “foams up well — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves a tacky film — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Causes Breakouts and Clogging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “broke me out badly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Insufficient Moisture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry skin — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and skin texture, while Dr. Althea provides a gentler and more soothing formula for sensitive skin. Lovi rates Hada Labo's Gokujyun Lotion as a Superior fit for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Hada Labo?

Dr. Althea provides gentler and more soothing formulas, whereas Hada Labo delivers deeper hydration and moisture. Lovi rates Hada Labo as having Superior fit levels for dry skin across multiple toners, while Dr. Althea fits best on dry, mature, and oily skin types overall.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Hada Labo provides deeper hydration, while Dr. Althea offers a more soothing and calming formula. For dry skin, Lovi rates Hada Labo's Gokujyun Perfect Gel as High and Dr. Althea's 345 Relief Cream as High, though topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is noted by reviewers for offering better value and versatility across its products on this page compared to Dr. Althea.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Althea or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo causes fewer breakouts, whereas reviewers sometimes note breakouts with Dr. Althea.

How do Dr. Althea and Hada Labo compare in terms of gentle formulas and soothing properties?

Dr. Althea does better than Hada Labo for gentle formulas as well as soothing and calming properties. Reviewers mostly mention Dr. Althea for its gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers, while Lovi rates products like its 345 Relief Cream and Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser as having a Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

For hydration and moisture, Hada Labo performs better according to reviewers.

Do any products from Dr. Althea or Hada Labo contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from Dr. Althea and Hada Labo lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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